Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) has teamed up with strong partner, Altus Community Center, in a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 at 401 Falcon Road. Anyone who is healthy and 16 years or older is encouraged to donate blood.

All blood donors will receive a voucher for two tickets to the Oklahoma City Zoo, a “feel strong” T-shirt and health screenings.

“Local hospitals are relying on us to provide blood needed for scheduled treatment or emergencies,” said Dr. John Armitage, OBI President and CEO. “We are committed to ensuring patients have blood when it is needed, 365-days-a-year.”

Blood donors also have the opportunity to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by forgoing the T-shirt offered in appreciation for giving blood. In turn, OBI will make a monetary donation of similar value to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It’s a chance to ‘doubly give’ for Oklahomans with these blood disorders - through the gift of life-saving blood - and support of research and treatment initiatives.

Oklahoma Blood Institute is the ninth largest, non-profit blood center in America.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Oklahoma Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit us at www.obi.org.